Apr

16

Thu

The New Ulm Business & Retail Association is excited to announce they will be hosting Spring Boutique Weekin New Ulm, April 16-18, 2015. This is the second annual Boutique Week, and was created to celebrate the many specialty shops and boutiques in New Ulm. Many tours, classes, and demonstrations will be held over the three days, with two main events: the Fashion Show on Fridayevening and the Jewelry & Accessories Brunch on Saturday morning.

A sampling of the days’ events include:

Thursday, April 16th begins with New Ulm’s 1950’s Retail Scene, a presentation at the Brown County History Museum at 1:00 pm. At 3:00 pm,Patterson’s Diamond Center will present a rare, behind-the-scenes manufacturing tour. Then A to Zinnia Floral & Gifts will hold a Make it and Take it Succulent Garden class.

Friday, April 17th starts off with a Mediterranean Cooking Class with Chef Topher at The Pantry at 10:30 am. Next check out tours and tastings at Minnesota’s oldest brewery, Schell’s Brewery, at 1 pm and 3 pm. Then enjoy some appetizers & a cash bar at the Best Western Plus (formerly the Holiday Inn) before the Fashion Show, which begins at 7:15 pm, featuring spring looks from Gallery 512, Semblance, and Lambrechts.

Begin Saturday, April 18th, with the Jewelry & Accessories Brunch at 9:30 am at The Grand & Pepperboy. Enjoy a scrumptious brunch while live models showcase the latest jewelry and accessories from Gallery 512, Semblance, Lambrechts, and Patterson’s Diamond Center. Morgan Creek Vineyards will offer pre-season tastings from 11am-5pm, with a Pop Your Cork and Nosh!event at 11:30 am. At 1 pm, No. 213 will hold a Milk Paint Demo to show how to get beautiful results on reclaimed furniture.

For a full list of events and locations, or to purchase tickets, visit newulm.comor contact the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce atchamber@newulm.com, 507-233-4300. Please join us to celebrate Spring Boutique Week in New Ulm, April 16-18!

An Open House Bridal Shower honoring Maria Gilland, Bride-to-be of Jeremy Labat will be held on Saturday, April 18th at 1:00 p.m. at the Morgan United Methodist Church, Morgan, MN.Maria and Jeremy are registered at Target and J. C. Penny Home Store.Please bring a favorite recipe to share with Maria.Parents of the couple are Roger and Faye Gilland of Morgan and Gary and Nola Labat of Cottonwood

Apr

21

Tue

On Tuesday, April 21, at 10:00 am Brown County TRIAD will have it’s monthly meeting at Ross Park Apartments located at 313 4th Ave SE in Sleepy Eye. Speaker this month is Lisa Langer from Brown County Family Services. Langer works with senior citizens and their families. This meeting is also a good opportunity to meet local law enforcement and learn about the latest scams. Coffee and rolls will be served. Everyone is welcome.

All are welcome to attend the annual Spring Sandwich Supper at St. John Lutheran Church, 403 Carleton Ave., Morgan, MN on Wednesday, April 22.Serving will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.The menu will include; Hot Turkey, Pulled Pork, and Bar-B-Q sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, spring salad, beans, dessert, coffee and milk.FREE WILL OFFERINGA country store/ bake sale will be held in connection with the supper.

On Thursday, April 23, Ridgewater’s combined choir of students from both Hutchinson and Willmar campuses will perform at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, 335 Main St. S. The 7:00 p.m. performance is free and open to the public.

The same concert will also hit the stage in Willmar on Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church at 312 SW Sixth St.

This year’s theme is “All in the Family,” and will feature songs from childhood and family relationships.

The choir is directed by Gayle Marcus and accompanied by Judith Zylstra.

Apr

25

Sat

Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 9 a.m. at German Park, 200 North German Street, lower parking lot (easy access from 3rd North Street).

This event, sponsored by the Heart of New Ulm Project, the City of New Ulm Park and Recreation Department and the New Ulm Bicycle Group, is to celebrate the completion of the designated circle bike route’s linkage and signing.

After the short opening celebration, members of the bike group will lead a ride of the Bike Circle Route. If you can, bring your bike and join in all or part of the ride on New Ulm’s Bike Circle Route.

March 14 -Its almost Spring, time to do some house painting, birdhouse that is!! We have the houses, you do the painting

March 21st-We will paint a picture together and when you take it home, it will be ready to hang. Show your family what an artist you are!

March 28th-Well, Easter is a week away, so let’s get together and paint some wooden eggs. They can decorate your home for years!

All classes will be 9:30-11:30 amClasses are held on the second floor in our community education roomAges 6-12 (Class size limited to 15) Each class is $20.00, everything includedCall 507.359.9222 to save your spot!

Apr

27

Mon

Minnesota Brain Injury Force, Inc. is in need of your support! Minnesota Brain Injur Force, Inc. in conjunction with Taco John’s is working to reach their goal of generating funds to provide brain health / brain injury educational material. Also provide BIG (Brain Injury Grants), to help those injured for various needs. Please help support Minnesota Brain Injury Force, Inc. and stop in at

Taco John’s New Ulm on

Monday Night April 27, 2015.

5 – 8 pm

Please help spread the word, and come in to enjoy the Fresh Taste of West Mex at Taco John’s in New Ulm

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